Playing as a Marine

Playing as a Marine is pretty standard if you're accustomed to first person shooters. Every Multiplayer Mode allows players to play as both Marines and Xenomorphs in the same game. Once a round is over, teams switch sides to play as the other species.

When playing as a Marine in multiplayer, you should follow one basic rule: Stick together! This is probably asking too much when playing Multiplayer these days, but it's your best bet for surviving against Xenomorphs. If using a fully automatic weapon, remember to fire in short, controlled bursts. Shotguns are the best choice when fighting in close-quarters, but lag on peer to peer connections may make non-automatic weapons tough to use.

Don't forget about the Motion Tracker! The small radar icon at the bottom of the screen is useless, and Marines don't have the tracking vision that Xenomorphs do. Use the Motion Tracker whenever you think you're in the clear to see if any enemies are nearby. Enemies are marked by white circles, and friendlies are marked by hollow diamonds.

One more quick note: If you kill a Xenomorph when extremely close to them, you will take a little damage from their acidic blood. This will prevent you from regenerating health for a short time.